At a Glance
Median Income
$75,848
$18,637 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
81.4% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.2%
14.5% smoking rate
How Falcon Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Falcon Mesa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Falcon Mesa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Falcon Mesa residents earn a median household income of $75,848 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,637. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Education
32.4% of adults in Falcon Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Falcon Mesa has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population423
Median Age22.0 yrs
Density278/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,848
Per Capita$18,637
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$796
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$126,365
Housing Units278
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation327 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute49 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Falcon Mesa was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Laredo International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.